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  • Re: oil pressure light problem
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 4 Sep 2002 22:03:05 -0500
    william urban wrote: > So I changed the fitting, gasket, and the sending unit. The leak stopped > but > then after driving 10-20 miles the...
  • 110 Volt A/C
    Historical mailing list - Ron Tipton
    Mon, 28 Jul 2003 20:26:15 -0400
    ...The test that I did was > with some of the standard roof AC units for campers and motor > homes. My goal was to take...
  • idle control unit -- digifant
    Historical mailing list - DIGEST Alan Cote
    Tue, 18 Apr 2006 10:36:47 EDT
    ...a good source for these or a remanufacturer -- or does anyone have a unit they want to sell ? Thanks - Alan Cote '86 Westy
  • FS: rare BEHR IN-DASH A/C unit
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 25 Nov 2006 12:05:46 EST
    ...rare BEHR brand in-dash a/c unit. this is "THE" a/c unit for all of you who have westys, or trucks or...
  • Re: AC in a westy?
    Historical mailing list - Ryan Heidcamp
    Mon, 29 Jul 2002 12:42:59 -0500
    ...I opted for the removable unit in this picture. http://williamwareagency.com/forsale/stanvan/ac_unit.htm Its heavy to hang (50 pounds) and...
  • 1981 Vanagon Brake Servo Replacement?
    Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
    Wed, 12 Nov 2003 17:21:58 -0500
    ...The brake m/c is one year old Busdepot unit, servo unit original. Questions-- should I replace both brake M/C and servo? Remanufactured...
  • Re: Krylon Grey Color for kitchen unit
    Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
    Sat, 22 Sep 2007 16:21:40 -0700
    ...The front metal panel on my kitchen unit is rusted out and needs to wire wheeled and repainted. As well as every other piece...
  • WTB: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit-2.1L
    Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
    Fri, 12 May 2000 14:41:33 EDT
    Does anyone have a known-good Idle Stabilizer Control Unit, P/N 251 907 393D for sale? Please e-mail me. Rich
  • Fuel gauge sender unit
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Mon, 19 Feb 2001 13:06:14 -0800
    Hi all, I have a sender unit I need to check before I install. How to check? Anyone there who knows it? Zoltan [text...
  • Re: WTB: Idle Stabilizer Control Unit-2.1L
    Historical mailing list - Karen Olson
    Fri, 12 May 2000 14:24:36 -0500
    ...Idle Stabilizer Control Unit-2.1L > Does anyone have a known-good Idle Stabilizer Control Unit, P/N 251 907 393D > for sale? Please...
  • repairing the idle stabilizer unit?
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Wed, 18 Dec 2002 09:33:38 -0800
    there was talk a while back about repairing the idle stabilizing unit. Unfortunitly i was not able to find anything in the archives about...
  • Anyone have a good used idle control unit for sale?
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Sat, 19 Apr 2003 19:07:36 -0400
    Hi, The latest wisdom on my idle woes on my 87 Westy is that it is possibly the idle control unit. Bus Depot has...
  • Inquiry -Vanagon Behr In dash AC Unit
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Wed, 28 Feb 2007 14:14:19 -0700
    Volks, A friend of mine is interested in purchasing & installing Vanagon Behr In dash AC Unit. Does anyone have any leads on a Behr...
  • Re: Radio/subwoofer wiring
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Sat, 14 Jul 2012 09:20:36 -0600
    What kind of head unit is it? Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy On Jul 14, 2012 9:40 AM, "Jarrett Kupcinski" <kupcinski@gmail...
  • Re: Indash CD in Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Thu, 2 Apr 1998 22:29:43 -0500
    ...Install depth on this unit is listed in Crutchfield as 6 3/4" > > It did fit. Tight as it were. But it fit. As...
  • Syncro Fuel Sending Unit
    Historical mailing list - Barry Armitage
    Wed, 26 Aug 1998 13:02:43 -0400
    I need to have the fuel gauge sending unit replaced on my '89 Syncro. The first mechanic I took it to said he would...
  • Re: AC upgrade - in-dash
    Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
    Thu, 1 Aug 2002 17:50:19 -0400
    I have one of the Behr units in mid installation...to mate up with my factory rear unit....but.... I called the guy from...
  • Re: OT: new beetle bulb replacement?
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Fri, 12 May 2006 17:25:00 -0400
    ...The whole headlight unit is held in by a metal strap. Release the strap. Then slide the headlight unit out. From there you can...
  • STAT problem
    Historical mailing list - Joel Shortlidge
    Tue, 4 May 1999 02:20:32 -0500
    I need your advice, I got the Distribution Unit and the Dist. Unit to right radiator hose from the NAPA conversion chart (thanks Steven...
  • Any interest in Koolacan units?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 18 Nov 1999 09:50:46 EST
    ...http://www.koolacan.co.za I have since been in touch with the Koolacan people and I can get the units shipped over here...
  • Re: Westfalia 2nd battery questions...
    Historical mailing list - Simon
    Tue, 20 May 2003 14:47:01 -0600
    Why not wire just the memory lead for your head unit to the main battery? On Tuesday, May 20, 2003, at 12:36 PM...
  • No gas? No gauge.
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Wed, 15 Jun 2005 20:59:41 -0400
    ...Especially in light of the fact that the sender unit was replaced 4 years ago... I checked and no the wires were still attached...
  • Re: After Market Cruise?
    Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
    Tue, 11 Oct 2005 13:01:01 +0200
    I did install an aftermarket vacuum cruise control unit. It uses vacuum for engaging the throttle, the rest is electrical. Works great! Includes cabling...
  • Re: Is it about time for Sandblasting?
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 1 Nov 2000 07:52:05 -0800
    I had my van repainted this summer and the bodyshop had a sand/beadblasting unit that they used for removing superficial rust and cealning...
  • fuel gauge sender unit.
    Historical mailing list - Gregor Durstewitz
    Sun, 12 Nov 1995 19:34:56 -0800 (PST)
    ...i replaced my fuel gauge sender unit when i had the engine out anyways. looks like it would be a hell of a job...
  • Re: Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Wed, 23 Apr 2003 14:22:02 -0400
    ...Cabirolet uses a 3 wire unit, > > > >where your Vanagon has 2 wire unit. > > > > Eric > > > > > > > >Richard Golen wrote: > > > > > > > > > Hi, > > > > > > > > > > Before I buy a used ISV...
  • Re: syncro pumkin unit
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Thu, 30 Nov 2000 19:00:07 -0500
    The VC is a sealed unit that is immersed in the same oil as the differential. The differential oil conducts heat away from the...
  • vacuum advance/retard control unit
    Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
    Mon, 2 Oct 2000 22:14:28 -0400
    ...He said that if I disconnect the vacuum hose from the throttle valve that runs to the vacuum unit on the distributor, and suck...
  • Wasserboxer Distributor into A/C 2.0
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Mon, 27 Apr 1998 18:27:24 -0700
    ...Turns out that the w/c advance unit has 4 holes and the a/c unit has 2. Naturally, the a/c unit's...
  • Re: Idle control unit
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 13 May 2012 00:27:53 -0700
    FWIW, the ISV control unit on my 1988 Canadian Westy was lying loose behind tail light. This vehicle has low miles. Here's an...
  • Re: RPM question
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Thu, 21 Jun 2001 20:21:35 -0500
    ...Is this > normal? to quote the vw diagnosis manual, for Digijet injection (1983-1985): "The fuel injection control unit receives the engine speed signal...
  • Re: metric hysterics (now torque)
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Thu, 28 Jun 2001 12:06:14 -0500
    ...Since the correct metric unit of force in the Newton, torque (in metric units) should be written in Newton-meters ( N-m). This is...
  • Fw: 1981 Vanagon Brake Servo Replacement?
    Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
    Thu, 13 Nov 2003 17:06:20 -0500
    ...The brake m/c is one year old Busdepot unit, servo > unit original. Questions-- should I replace both brake M/C and servo? > Remanufactured...
  • Re: � � � Re: Front Overhead AC Modified for a Westy?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Wed, 4 Apr 2007 13:21:19 EDT
    Tom, Nada! As should be in the detailed description, I moved the blower/evap unit forward relative to the typical Vanagon AC mounting to...
  • Re: Learning Electricity Part Two
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Sun, 5 Apr 2009 17:49:10 -0400
    ...Or in our case, the Unit. The > fundamental unit of electricity is the coulomb, which is a certain > number of electrons. A large number...
  • Re: running without idle stab unit
    Historical mailing list - Larry Himli
    Thu, 16 Feb 2006 15:15:42 -0600
    ...running without idle stab unit Hello all, Does anyone have any experience running their 2.1L vanagon with the idle stab. control unit not...
  • Hall Unit Failure - Again
    Historical mailing list - Scott A. Harvey
    Wed, 8 Jan 2003 07:33:00 -0800
    Looks like my hall unit has failed again. Westy wouldn't start after driving it and it being parked for about five minutes. Turn...
  • Wanted - Rear AC for 85 Westy.
    Historical mailing list - LANE WALDNER
    Mon, 11 Jan 1999 09:38:17 -0800
    Does anyone know where I can locate a rear AC unit for an 85 Westy? The unit goes above the back bed in the...
  • Re: iPod solution?
    Historical mailing list - A. B. Czerny
    Fri, 10 Jun 2005 15:24:07 -0700
    ...The iPod controller device hides > behind the head unit and > the iPod connection cable (included) is pulled > forward. Pretty > straightforward. > > The head unit interface...
  • Re: Fuel leaking from Sender Unit on Replacement Fuel Tank
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 19 Oct 2016 12:19:58 -0700
    ...Fuel leaking from Sender Unit on Replacement Fuel Tank Yes, the VDO sender unit was supplied with a new o-ring. _____ From: Stuart MacMillan...
  • Re: water heaters; also space heaters
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Fri, 4 Mar 2005 08:38:24 -0700
    ...Check > out the combo units, but they have dedicated water heating units and space > heaters. The water heaters can be put on a stove...
  • Friday, update on Prius electronics rant
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 20 Sep 2013 12:03:47 -0500
    ...I got a used unit, allegedly from a low mileage Prius, and to avoid possible electronic glitches during installation had a dealer put it...
  • RE Portable CB
    Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
    28 May 1996 12:23:37 -0700
    ...a) a GE "emergency" unit kit w/ magnetic mount antenna 40 channels 4 watts for $38 b) a GE portable hand held unit with...
  • Re: Chicagoland get together
    Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
    Tue, 8 May 2001 11:58:23 -1000
    > Forget Ben T.------- > His unit probably wouldn't make it. Eh... no bad rap Ben's unit! Mick Hilo, Hawaii ----- Original Message ----- From: Terry...
  • Re: [syncro.org] GPS units
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Wed, 18 May 2005 00:20:52 -0400
    GPS units are receivers not transmitters. Cell phones? That's a different kettle of fish. However, if you are really concerned, get LoJack. It...
  • AC window unit bracket
    Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
    Sun, 11 Jul 1999 18:02:58 -0400
    Among other things, I installed the window unit bracket I got from Houston VW Club member Steve Sandlin. Here are some quick pics: http...
  • Re: AC While Camping - Portable Unit
    Historical mailing list - B Feddish
    Tue, 8 Jun 2010 22:09:05 -0400
    ...Note the hot air output is on the side of the unit and just sends hot air out of the unit. Theoretically, if you...
  • Re: syncro coolant distribution unit part numbers (was Water Leak on 2.1 - Advise needed)
    Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
    Wed, 18 Nov 1998 15:17:47 +0200
    ...The older models had 3 pipes coming out of the coolant distribution unit. The new ones (which my '89 Syncro has) have 4 pipes...
  • Hall Sending Unit
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 3 Sep 2011 01:27:53 -0500
    Anyone have a used Hall Sending Unit one might part company with? Thanks, John -- John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver...
  • Re: Fuel leaking from Sender Unit on Replacement Fuel Tank
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Wed, 19 Oct 2016 19:08:52 +0000
    Yes, the VDO sender unit was supplied with a new o-ring. From: Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent...
  • Re: AC in a westy?
    Historical mailing list - ed maikranz
    Mon, 29 Jul 2002 11:29:45 -0700
    Is there any way to mount a unit on the luggage rack with some sort of duct the would blow through the window in...
  • Re: Cruise Control Parts Shared With Rabbit?
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:51:44 +0200
    ...Raimund mark drillock schrieb: > The recent VW parts list I saw listed different control units for a 90 > Syncro versus a 90 2wd. > > 90...
  • Re: Free Vanagon Parts. Vancouver BC Canada
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:00:35 -0700
    Kitchen unit spoken for. If deal falls through, will repost. Thanks Neil. On 3/17/14, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Westfalia kitchen...
  • Re: Syncro fuel level sending unit
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 12 Jul 2004 21:18:15 -0400
    > Changing the fuel level sending unit on a Syncro is a big > job. A new sending unit will cost you $135 to $165 US...
  • Re: Fuel tank and sending unit
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:47:08 -0700
    ...Fuel tank and sending unit Hi Gang!! I'm getting a wasserboxer tranny put into Velma and need to drop the tank for shift...
  • Re: Inquiry -Vanagon Behr In dash AC Unit
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Wed, 28 Feb 2007 15:24:22 -0800
    ...Inquiry -Vanagon Behr In dash AC Unit Volks, A friend of mine is interested in purchasing & installing Vanagon Behr In dash AC Unit. Does...
  • Re: running without idle stab unit
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Fri, 17 Feb 2006 09:34:25 -0500
    ...Re: [VANAGON] running without idle stab unit I agree it would be nice to have it operational (which it has been for 200K) What...
  • 71 Poptop Oil PSI question!
    Historical mailing list - Edge
    Sat, 01 Jun 96 10:56:42 -0500
    ...Before I had only the stock oil sending unit and the red oil light would come on when I started the engine and stay...
  • More Syncro DIff-lock Questions
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Wed, 2 Dec 1998 12:27:22 +0000
    ...1) My diff-lock servo unit (on tranny) was taken off by the PO as the plunger into the tranny had broken off the...
  • Re: Bouncing idle......
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 11 Feb 2000 08:45:16 EST
    ...Bad idle stabilizer unit (replace with a known good unit or check per Bentley). 3. Bad idle stabilizer valve (replace with known good unit...